Callistemon ‘Little John’ – Bottlebrush

Callistemon 'Little John'
Callistemon 'Little John'
Callistemon 'Little John'

A very popular dwarf and naturally compact bottlebrush with dark red flowers and attractive blue-grey foliage. Can be shy to flower but worth growing for the foliage and habit alone. A great rockery, container plant or general garden shrub for small gardens to large scale landscaping. Suits a good range of conditions, withstands moderate frosts and dry spells once established.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Little John

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Bonsai, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Callistemon

Common Name : Bottlebrush

Height : 1

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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Callistemon ‘Little John’ – Bottlebrush